Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Bridgwater Town Council appoints Interim Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer
Bridgwater Town Council has confirmed that Sally Jones, the Council’s current Director of Finance and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO), has been appointed as Interim Town
Bridgwater Town Council appoints Interim Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer
Bridgwater Town Council has confirmed that Sally Jones, the Council’s current Director of Finance and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO), has been appointed as Interim Town
News
People urged to back County businesses and ‘make the most of what’s on your doorstep’
Residents in Somerset are being urged to give county businesses a boost this spring by shopping and eating locally when they can. Whether it is
Bridgwater Town Council appoints Interim Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer
Bridgwater Town Council has confirmed that Sally Jones, the Council’s current Director of Finance and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO), has been appointed as Interim Town
Festival of music and fun paves the way for ‘lovely jubbly’ Eastover future
Eastover and Angel Crescent in Bridgwater are hosting a big party to showcase the areas and local businesses following completion last year of a Government-funded
“Focusing on MORE” workshops support voluntary groups to promote healthier communities across Somerset
Voluntary and community organisations across Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a new training initiative designed to help strengthen healthier eating messages and
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
April 2026
Community Services Committee
Planning Committee
Amenities Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
April 2026
Bridgwater Castle Market
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
